Are Mothers Really Necessary? (7 Parts)

Synopsis

Focuses on the work of child psychiatrist John Bowlby. Raises such questions as Why do we want children? What role do fathers play in family life? What causes criminal behaviour and child abuse? Explores such issues as children in hospital; children who run away from home; the moral and practical dilemmas of mothers serving prison sentences; working mothers; emotional and mental disturbance in young people.

Language

English

Medium

Video; 2 videocassettes. VHS. col. 7 x 26 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale

Documentation

'Are Mothers Really Necessary?' a book by Bob Mullan, is available separately.

Uses

Secondary schools, further and higher education, INSET.

Subjects

Psychology

Keywords

behaviour; behavioural psychology; Bowlby, John (1907-1990); children

Production Company

Name

Resource Base

Distributor

Name

Resource Base

Phone

023 8023 6806

Fax

023 8023 6816

Address

Southampton
SO14 0PZ

Notes

latest leaflets rec’d 9/95 (same as 11/93)